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This Is Not A Blue Bottle 1.5

Fresh
Aldehydic
Musky
Powdery
Ozonic
Floral
EDP · 2018 · unisex

Histoires de Parfums is a niche French house known for conceptual fragrances that challenge conventional perfumery. This Is Not A Blue Bottle 1.5 is part of their playful numbered series, released in 2018 as an EDP with a deliberately provocative name that invites interpretation.

The fragrance opens with a sharp aldehydic citrus blast, layered with ozonic freshness that gives it an airy, slightly soapy character. The heart settles into soft floral notes that provide a subtle gentleness without sweetness, while the base grounds everything with clean musk, ambroxan, and mineral accords that prevent the composition from feeling insubstantial. Overall, it's a fresh citrus with an ozonic-aldehydic DNA that leans crisp and minimalist rather than fruity or indulgent.

Best suited for those who appreciate intellectual, restrained fragrances over obvious crowd-pleasers, This Is Not A Blue Bottle 1.5 works year-round but shines in warm weather when its bright top notes and airy disposition feel most refreshing. It's unisex and performs well for office and casual wear. If you gravitate toward fragrances like The Tactician, The Heirloom, and The Homesteader, you'll likely appreciate its approach.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Fresh
90%
Aldehydic
100%
Musky
100%
Powdery
50%
Ozonic
80%
Floral
70%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Aldehydes
Aldehydes
The chemical family that created modern perfumery, aldehydes were first used prominently in Chanel N°5 (1921), adding a soapy, abstract, almost metallic sparkle that lifted the fragrance above anything previously possible. They don't smell like anything in nature; their effect is more textural than aromatic. Aldehydic fragrances feel luminous, sophisticated, and distinctly 20th century.
Ozonic notes
Ozonic notes
The smell of air before a thunderstorm or after lightning, ozonic notes create an abstract freshness that evokes ozone, electricity, and open sky. They don't smell like anything specific: instead they conjure a sensation of freshness, space, and clean atmosphere. A modern synthetic family that became popular in the 1990s aquatic wave.
Citruses
Citruses
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Floral Notes
Floral Notes
Base · 3–12 hrs
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Ambroxan
Ambroxan
The molecule responsible for the warm, skin-amplifying quality of many modern fragrances, ambroxan (Ambrox) is a synthetic compound derived from ambergris that creates an almost invisible warmth. It doesn't smell strongly on its own but makes everything around it feel richer, closer, and more like skin. The secret weapon of countless contemporary bestsellers.
Mineral notes
Mineral notes
A family of notes that evoke stone, slate, wet concrete, petrichor, and metallic surfaces. Mineral notes add a cool, inorganic quality to fragrances that is simultaneously cold and grounding. They suggest urban landscapes, mountain springs, and the smell of rain on hot pavement, adding an abstract, intellectual character to modern fragrances.
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The TacticianBest match91% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Heirloom85% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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The Homesteader82% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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Precision over excess. Always.
Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.
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Scent Profile
Fresh90%Aldehydic100%Musky100%Powdery50%Ozonic80%
Fragrance Family
Fresh Citrus
EDP
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histoires de parfums This Is Not A Blue Bottle 1.5— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: This Is Not A Blue Bottle 1.5 is $210.00. Without a coupon the lowest price is $210.00. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic histoires de parfums fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

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What does histoires de parfums This Is Not A Blue Bottle 1.5 smell like? +
Histoires de Parfums is a niche French house known for conceptual fragrances that challenge conventional perfumery. This Is Not A Blue Bottle 1.5 is part of their playful numbered series, released in 2018 as an EDP with a deliberately provocative name that invites interpretation. The fragrance opens with a sharp aldehydic citrus blast, layered with ozonic freshness that gives it an airy, slightly soapy character. The heart settles into soft floral notes that provide a subtle gentleness without sweetness, while the base grounds everything with clean musk, ambroxan, and mineral accords that prevent the composition from feeling insubstantial. Overall, it's a fresh citrus with an ozonic-aldehydic DNA that leans crisp and minimalist rather than fruity or indulgent. Best suited for those who appreciate intellectual, restrained fragrances over obvious crowd-pleasers, This Is Not A Blue Bottle 1.5 works year-round but shines in warm weather when its bright top notes and airy disposition feel most refreshing. It's unisex and performs well for office and casual wear. If you gravitate toward fragrances like The Tactician, The Heirloom, and The Homesteader, you'll likely appreciate its approach.
What are the notes in histoires de parfums This Is Not A Blue Bottle 1.5? +
Top: Aldehydes, Ozonic notes, Citruses. Heart: Floral Notes. Base: Musk, Ambroxan, Mineral notes.
What fragrance family is This Is Not A Blue Bottle 1.5? +
histoires de parfums This Is Not A Blue Bottle 1.5 belongs to the Fresh Citrus fragrance family. It is an EDP.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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